Team Leader AI/ML Engineer

We are seeking an AI Team Leader (Manager) to lead our AI research and development team for a collaborative project with Japan.
This role requires a leader with a strategic, big-picture perspective to manage project timelines, allocate and adjust resources effectively, and ensure delivery quality.
You will have the opportunity to build a management career in a dynamic environment and gain exposure to other areas such as digital marketing, business development, PR, and sales.
Leadership & Team Management

• Build, manage, and mentor the AI team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Plan, monitor, and adjust project timelines to ensure deliverables are met on schedule.
• Allocate and optimize resources (human, technical, budget) to achieve project goals efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business, marketing, sales) to align AI initiatives with business strategy.
• Regularly report project status to senior management and proactively manage risks.

Technical & Research Responsibilities

• Set the research direction for AI, with a focus on LLMs, Generative AI, and NLP applications.
• Select appropriate annotated datasets for supervised learning tasks.
• Train, evaluate, and refine machine learning models using statistical analysis.
• Identify and implement the most suitable algorithms and tools for NLP tasks.
• Extend and maintain ML libraries and frameworks to scale across projects.
• Contribute to optimization problems and system performance improvements (a plus).
• Stay up-to-date with the rapidly evolving AI/ML ecosystem, particularly in LLMs and Generative AI.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, especially under time pressure.
• Passion for technology, continuous learning, and applying new approaches.
• Interest in the education sector is a plus.

Specific Requirements

• Team Management Experience: 2+ years of experience leading a technical team (5+ members), including planning, scheduling, and mentoring.
• Programming Skills: 3+ years of experience in Python, C/C++, SQL, or similar programming languages.
  Please submit your portfolio or examples of past AI/ML projects.
• Education: MSc or PhD in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proven experience in developing, deploying, and optimizing ML/DL models.
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs and Generative AI.
  • Familiarity with designing and integrating REST APIs.
  • (Preferred) Experience with optimization problems or educational AI solutions.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Japanese proficiency is a plus).
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in educational technology or research projects.
• Prior experience managing distributed or cross-national AI teams.

1. Annual health check-up.
2. Buy private health insurance from PVI, inpatient and outpatient coverage.
3. 13th-month salary bonus and performance-based bonus.
4. Gasoline allowance: 800,000 VND/month.
5. Special leave: 1 paid day off on your birthday.
6. Flexible work arrangement: Work from home 2 days per week.
7. Team bonding activities: Happy Hour party every Friday (1 hour), Year-end party, and other company events.
8. Holiday and occasion gifts (wedding, Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, etc.).
9. Support for online course fees (work-related training).